# Outdoorsy Linear Houses Studio Bright Effortlessly Brings Together Indoor and Outdoor Spaces By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linear-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/10/14/studio-bright-8-yard-house-courtyards/) & [studiobright.au](https://studiobright.com.au/) [Studio Bright](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house), an architectural firm headed by Melissa Bright, headed the design of an interesting linear house in Melbourne, Australia. The structure is located in the city's North Fitzroy district, which is home to many heritage buildings from the Victorian era. It occupies a [long and narrow plot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house) which, of course, came with its challenges. Titled the 8 Yard [House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house), Studio Bright found a way to creatively explore a modern and balanced linear house floorplan. The space contains "a sequence of eight courtyards and gardens" that enter into playful dialogue with the interior spaces. Because of its innovative approach to design, Studio Bright's 8 Yard House is shortlisted for the 2022 Dezeen Awards in the urban house category. Image Credit: Rory Gardiner ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Outdoor Integration:** Architectural firms can explore indoor-outdoor integration to create a seamless living experience. - **Linear Floorplans:** Designers can experiment with elongated and narrow plots to create unique linear house floorplans. - **Courtyard Gardens:** Incorporation of courtyard gardens can create a dialogue between interior and exterior spaces in modern homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The use of courtyard gardens and linear floorplans can revolutionize modern architectural design. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can attract buyers by integrating outdoor spaces into indoor living experiences, especially with elongated plots. - **Gardening and Landscaping:** Gardening and landscaping industries can offer expertise in courtyard garden design, creating opportunities for collaboration with architects and builders. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [London-Based Narrow Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/courtyard-house-1.md) - [Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-village.md) - [Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huron-house.md) - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md) - [Environmentally Blending Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ineffable-light.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Bright Family Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobble-hill-townhouse.md) - [Illuminated Curved Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cereus-house.md)